Exeter Supply Partnership

☀️ While schools enjoy a well-earned summer break, we'd like to introduce the team behind Exeter Consortium Schools' Alliance ITT.

If you're thinking about primary teacher training - whether that's this year or in the future - we're here to help.

Meet our SCITT team 👇
https://www.exeterconsortium.com/meet-the-scitt-team.html

Last week, we celebrated 10 years of ESP by bringing together some of the people who have been part of our journey along the way for a cream tea and a catch-up.

It was a lovely opportunity to spend time together, share memories, and reflect on just how much has changed over the last decade.

Thank you to everyone who joined us, and to everyone who has supported ESP over the years.

We're incredibly grateful to have spent the last 10 years working with such wonderful schools and education professionals across Devon.

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September has a habit of arriving out of nowhere.

One minute you're planning sports days and end-of-year reports. The next, you're wondering where the summer holidays went.

If you already know there may be staffing gaps, planned absences or areas where additional support could be helpful next term, now is a good time to start those conversations.

Early planning gives us the best chance of finding the right person for your school and helps maintain consistency for pupils from the start of the academic year.

Get in touch to pre-book your cover for September.

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One thing we've learned over the last 10 years is that good supply is about much more than filling a booking.

That's why this year we introduced our key contact model.

Every school and every member of our supply team has a dedicated contact within our office.

Someone who knows who they are, understands their preferences, and can provide support when it's needed.

Over the years, we've seen how much difference it makes when schools and supply staff have a familiar point of contact who understands their needs.

Because good supply isn't just about finding cover. It's about understanding people, building trust, and creating relationships that work for everyone involved.

Good supply starts with good relationships.

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Over the last 10 years, we've worked with hundreds of teachers, teaching assistants and nursery practitioners.

One thing they've taught us is that people choose supply work for all sorts of reasons.

For some, it's the flexibility. For others, it's the variety, the opportunity to gain experience, or a way of returning to education after time away.

There isn't one path into supply work, and there isn't one type of person who chooses it.

If you're weighing up your options for September, we'd be happy to have a conversation about what supply work could look like for you.

Get in touch to find out more.

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Something we hear a lot from schools right now is how hard it is to find great teaching assistants.

Not just people with experience. People who are patient, calm, adaptable, and confident supporting children with a wide range of needs.

They're often the ones who notice the quiet child struggling at the back. Who helps a pupil stay regulated when the day gets overwhelming. Who brings calm into a busy classroom without anyone really noticing.

The role of a teaching assistant has always been important, but many schools are telling us they rely on that support now more than ever.

In our latest blog, we explore the growing importance of teaching assistants and the difference they make to pupils, teachers and schools every day.

https://www.exetersupplypartnership.com/blog

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This month, ESP turns 10. 🎉

For the last decade, we've been supporting schools across Devon by connecting them with teachers, teaching assistants, nursery practitioners and support staff when they need them most.

What started as an idea between Exeter Consortium member schools has grown into a community of schools and education professionals across Devon.

We've built relationships, navigated challenges, celebrated successes and had the privilege of working alongside some incredible people along the way.

To everyone who has been part of our journey over the last 10 years, thank you.

We're looking forward to celebrating this milestone and sharing a few memories from the last decade throughout the month.

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At ESP, relationships have always been at the heart of how we operate.

We know every school is different, and every member of staff has their own strengths, priorities and circumstances.

That’s why we believe good recruitment is about far more than simply filling bookings. It’s about communication, trust and taking the time to understand the people and schools we work with properly.

Education is deeply people-focused, and we believe recruitment within education should reflect that too.

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Congratulations class of 2026!! We’re looking forward to welcoming graduates to our supply team 🧑‍🎓🧑‍🏫